REPORT OF THE COMMISSION THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE (ASA)

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1 AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Tel: Fax: website: www. au.int REPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE (ASA)

2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS 3 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 PART 1: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT 7 I Introduction 7 II The Mandate of the African Union Commission 7 III Methodology 8 IV Background of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) 8 V Transition from OAU to AU 9 VI Steps taken by the African Union in Revitalizing Sports in Africa 10 VII Establishment of the African Sports Architecture (ASA) 11 PART 2: MEMBERSHIP, MANDATE AND STRUCTURE OF THE 12 AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE VIII The African Sport Architecture 12 IX The AU Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS) 13 X The Bureau of the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport 14 XI The Sports Advisory Board (SAB) 16 XII Technical Committees 17 a. Technical Committee for Sport for Development 18 b. Technical Committee for Finance and Auditing 20 c. Technical Committee for the All Africa Games and Marketing 21 XIII AU Commission/ Department of Social Affairs/ Division of Sport 25 XIV Africa Sport Architecture secretariat 26 XV Governing Instruments of the New Africa Sport Architecture 27 PART 3: CONSIDERATION OF REVENUE GENERATION PROPOSALS TO 28 SUPPORT THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE XVI Projected Revenue Generation to Support the African Sport Architecture 28 PART 4: TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SCSA GENERAL 29 SECRETARIAT XVII Statutory Instruments relevant to the Dissolution of SCSA 29 XV Current Finance and Budget of the SCSA 30 XVI Administrative Issues 31 PART 5: KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRANSITION 32 Key Recommendation 32 Annex Forecast of Annual Operational and Programme Expenses for the African 34 1 Sport Architecture Secretariat as Specialized Technical Institution under the budget of the AU Commission Annex Approximate revenue raised from the previous All Africa Games 36 2 Annex 3 Letter of commitment from the Government of Cameroon pledging to continue hosting the new African Sport Architecture Secretariat in Yaounde, Cameroon. 37

3 3 DEFINITIONS Sport of a governing body. Athlete a competitive physical activity that involves the use of skills and talents of individuals in a manner prescribed by established rules a person trained to compete in sports. Disability any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Doping Sports Academy use of any performance enhancing substance in sport. an institution for training sports personnel and athletes. Sports Personnel people involved in the sports industry such as sports administrators and managers, sports scientists, experts in sports equipment, maintenance of sports facilities and sports event organizers. Stakeholders any institution, organization or individual with a particular interest in the development of sport.

4 4 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AAG All Africa Games AASC Association of African Sport Confederations ASAS African Sport Architecture Secretariat ASAAfrican Sport Architecture ANOCA Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa ARI African Rehabilitation Institute ASCOD African Sports Confederation of Disabled AU African Union AUC African Union Commission AWISAAssociation of Women in Sport Association COJA All Africa Games Local Organizing Committee DSA Department of Social Affairs IOC International Olympic Committee IPC International Paralympic Committee MDG Millennium Development Goal NADA National Anti-Doping Agency NGO Non-governmental Organization NOC National Olympic Committee RADORegional Anti-Doping Organization RASAS Regional African Sport Architecture Secretariat RCAMS Regional Conference of African Ministers of Sport RECs Regional Economic Communities SCSA Supreme Council for Sport in Africa UN United Nations UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization WADA World Anti-Doping Agency

5 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. The Executive Council at its Sixteenth Ordinary Session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 1 February 2010 endorsed the recommendations of the Third Ordinary Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS3) held in Abuja, Nigeria from October 2009 on the dissolution of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA), four months after the conclusion of the All Africa Games to be held in Maputo, Mozambique in September 2011 (Decision EX.CL/Dec.543 (XVI). 2. In the decision concerned, the Executive Council also requested the African Union Commission, to conduct further studies regarding the integration of the functions of Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) in to the Commission including the transitional mechanism and the current financial situation relating to SCSA. The Council further called for the establishment of a new, Architecture for Sports, consisting of the current Conference of Ministers of Sports (CAMS) and its Bureau to provide political leadership in the domain of sports, and a Sport Advisory Board with Technical Committees to prepare issues for discussion and decision for the CAMS meeting. 3. SCSA was established on 14 December 1966 and served as a specialized agency of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for the coordination of the African Sports Movement and to utilize sport in the fight against colonialism and apartheid on the Continent. SCSA played a valuable role,particularly in the struggle against Apartheid by sensitizing the international community on the atrocities committed by the apartheid regime in South Africa; and by organizing the boycott of international sports events that includedthe participation of the apartheid regime and those countries having sporting links with it. 4. SCSA was also expected to serve as a forum for concerted action by Member States for the promotion and development of sport in Africa (SCSA Constitution, Article 3). However, SCSA lacked the capacity to implement any sports development programmes or had any meaningful cooperation and continental international sport organizations, except being the owners of the All Africa Games, pursuant to Article 41 of SCSA Constitution. 5. Fundamental political, economic and social developments have taken place on the Continent since the end of colonial and apartheid era. There was the transition from the OAU to the AU with new structures and mandate leading to the restructuring of its organs and specialized agencies, but not SCSA. SCSA continued to operate with its old structure and mandate, thereby rendering it less competent and effective. 6. Furthermore, the ever growing popularity of sports and its competitiveness in Africa, as well as on the international scene raised the question as to whether SCSA had the requisite structure to implement the new Vision and Mission of the AU and to meet the sport challenges of the 21 st century. Therefore, there is a need for asport architecture to reflect and address the new realities, particularly the use of sport as a tool for development on the continent.

6 6 7. In response, the African Union institutionalized the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS) in 2006, to provide political leadership for the harmonization and coordination of sport policy matters on the Continent. In addition, note was taken of the enlargement of the African Sport Movement, such as ANOCA and AASC, that provides specialized technical services. 8. Pursuant to the decision of the Executive Council, the AUC, conducted an in-depth appraisal of the structures and functions of the SCSA and evaluated its current capacity in the development of sports in Africa within the context of the New Sport Architecture. The following issues were addressed: i. The current financial and human resources at the disposal of the continent in developing sport as well as using sport for the development and growth of Africa; ii. iii. iv. Clear synergy between the current needs and demands of the sport community in Africa and the Mission and Vision of the African Union; Structures and functions of the new Architecture for Sports in Africa i.e. what structure can best be designed to address effectively the sporting needs of the continent; Transitional arrangements for the integration of the function of the SCSA by the new Architecture; v. Budget to cover staff and operation cost of the new Architecture while strengthening its institutions to be self-sufficient; vi. Funding potentials of the new Architecture; and The status of the new Architecture as a specialized institution of the African Union Commission. 9.The initial draft report was subjected to a peer-review by independent sport experts, the Committee of Seven involving experts from ANOCA, AASC, and the Bureau of the CAMS3. Among the key recommendations of the Report are: (a) Separate Sport Division in the Department of Social Affairs of the AUC to address issues relating to Sport Policy on the continent; (b) The establishment of a Specialized Technical Institution (STI)under the AUC (the African Sport Architecture Secretariat),ASA to handle technical and operational aspects of sport development and development for sport in Africa, including the organization of the All Africa Games; (c) Establishment of three (3) Technical Committees to advise the proposed Specialized Technical Institution for Sport in Africa, namely: (i) Technical Committee for Sport Development; (ii) Technical Committee for Finance and Auditing; and (iii) Technical Committee for the All Africa Games and Marketing. In this regard, the conclusion of an MOU with ANOCA and AASC will be desirable;

7 7 (d) The Specialized Technical Institution for Sport in Africa is to be self-financing with expected huge revenue to be generated from the marketing of the All Africa Games and other sporting activities, funds from partners such as the IOC, as well as financial contributions and fees charged to Member States for participation in sporting activities; (e) A road map to ensure a smooth transition for transferring the functions of SCSA to the new Architecture for Sport in Africa; and (f) The Government of the Republic of Cameroon has offered to host the new Architecture for Sport in Africa. If the offer is accepted, a new Host Agreement with Cameroon would be required. (See Annex 3)

8 8 PART 1 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Executive Council at its Sixteenth Ordinary Session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 1 February 2010 endorsed the recommendations of the Third Ordinary Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS3) held in Abuja, Nigeria from October 2009 on the dissolution of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) after the conclusion of the All Africa Games to be held in Mozambique in September 2011(Decision EX.CL/Dec.543 (XVI). The Executive Council further called for the establishment of a new, Architecture for Sports, consisting of the current Conference of Ministers of Sports (CAMS) and its Bureau to provide political leadership in the domain of sports, and a Sport Advisory Board with Technical Committees to prepare issues for discussion and decision for the CAMS meetings. II. THE MANDATE OF THE ARICAN UNION COMMISSION 2. Following the decision to dissolve the SCSA, the African Union Commission was mandated by the Executive Council, to conduct further studies regarding the integration of the functions of Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) into the Commission including the transitional mechanism and the current financial situation relating to SCSA. 3. The Commission was further requested to, submit the outcome of its studies to the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) through the relevant Sub-Committees, including the Structures Sub Committee and the Sub-Committee on Administrative, Budgetary and Financial Matters for consideration and necessary action. III. METHODOLOGY 4. This Report has been prepared by the Commission following extensive individual interviews and discussions with the SCSA Secretariat General Staff, the Secretary Generals of the three (3) SCSA Zones, the ANOCA Technical Director, the President of AASC, four (4) 5. members of continental confederations and other relevant stakeholders including staff members of the Commission. 6. The Commission also reviewed various existing AU policies and other relevant documents related to Sport in Africa including the following: i. The SCSA Constitution and Rules of the SCSA; ii. Minutes of the SCSA Executive Committee meetings;

9 9 iii. Correspondence between SCSA and the AUC; the SCSA and Zones; the SCSA and the Local Organizing Committee for the All Africa Games (COJA Maputo); Zone VI with ANOCA Zone VI; iv. Reports of the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd AU Conferences of Ministers of Sport (CAMS); v. AU Executive Council Decisions on the CAMS1,2&3Meetings vi. eg. DOC.EX.CL/472(XIV); vii. Report on the 14 th Session of the Executive Council and 12 th Session of the African Union; viii. Decisions of the AU General Assembly following the three CAMS Meetings; ix. Proposed organogram of the New African Sport Architecture; x. Policy Framework for the Sustainable Development of Sport in Africa ( ) xi. Reports of the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC);and xii. Reports of the two Bureau Meetings of the CAMS3. 7. The Commission also investigated the marketing, sponsorship and commercialization potential of the All Africa Games to generate resources to sustain the new African Sport Architecture. 8. The Commission and the Chairperson of the CAMS3 furthermore commissioned consultant studies on the integration of the functions of Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) in to the Commission including the transitional mechanism and the current financial situation relating to SCSA, as was requested by the Executive Council. The reports of the studies were subjected to peer review, and presented to the Committee of Seven, instituted by the CAMS2, as well as to the 2 nd Meeting of the Bureau of the CAMS3. The recommendations of the studies adopted by the Bureau have been incorporated into this report. IV. BACKGROUND OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL FOR SPORT IN AFRICA (SCSA) 9. The SCSA was established on 14 December 1966 and served as a specialized agency of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for the coordination of the Africa Sports Movement and to utilize Sport in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid on the continent. Invariably, the SCSA was essentially a political organization which furthered the aims and objectives of the OAU through Sport. 10. The core functions of the SCSA, according to its Constitution, are: i. Enabling and implementing ways and means likely to foster development of African Sport; ii. Fostering the development of African Sport; iii. Cooperating with international organizations and institutions specialized in training of Sports administrators; iv. Coordinating the organization of the All Africa Games; and v. Directing, coordinating and supporting the activities of the SCSA Sport Development Zones. 11. The Structures of the SCSA as enumerated in its Constitution are: i. General Assembly ii. Executive Committee

10 10 iii. Presidency iv. Secretariat General v. Specialized Commissions vi. Sports Development Zones vii. All Africa Games 12. The SCSA mandate and structures were designed to facilitate the successful liberation objectives of the continent during colonialism. Indeed, the OAU through the active involvement of the SCSA was able to use sport as a campaign tool to boycott international sporting activities in order to send a clear message to the outside world that Africa would not engage in sports with colonizers and apartheid regimes. 13. Noting that the SCSA was primarily established to advance the achievement of the political objectives of the OAU, it was therefore more focused on holding meetings and campaigns against apartheid and colonial regimes participating in international sporting events. Sport development and development through sports were not principal focus areas. V. TRANSITION FROM OAU TO AU 14. The OAU was able to meet its objectives of liberating the entire continent from apartheid and colonialism. The post colonial challenges required a different organization to meet the needs of independent states. This resulted in the transformation of the OAU into the AU with a mandate to integrate the continent and promote development and growth. 15. Many of the agencies that operated under the OAU were absorbed into the AU and were subsequently fashioned to meet the new mandate of the organization. 16. While progress was noted in many areas following the transition to the AU, the SCSA remained largely operative within the structure and context of the OAU. It has not been sensitive enough to changes in Sports development and governance taking place throughout the world. The majority of member countries started to ask what value was accrued from being members of the SCSA. Invariably many started failing on meeting their annual subscriptions. i. Attendance at SCSA meetings also declined and nearly all SCSA Zones, except one, became very inactive. This was mainly due to the following: ii. Lack of leadership and guidance from the SCSA Head office; iii. Absence of dedicated sports development programmes; iv. Focus of communication from the SCSA solely concerning subscriptions by Member States without offering development programmes; and v. The only visible SCSA programme, The All Africa Games, was organized by AASC, ANOCA and COJA with the SCSA treated as an outsider. 17. With regard to the organization of the All Africa Games, the governing instruments of the SCSA do not provide the following:

11 11 i. Organizations which should be included in committees involved in the preparations and hosting of the All Africa Games; ii. Responsibilities of the host country contained in a host Manual; iii. Responsibilities of participating countries containedin participating country manuals; iv. Regulations for the media, both print and electronic, to organize and manage their work in conjunction with the SCSA; v. Regulations on time lines for technical committees and other structures required in the preparation for the Games, regarding technical rules, transport, accommodation, accreditation, volunteers, catering, and other plans; vi. Provisions for how the Games should be marketed in the host country as opposed to regionally and internationally; vii. Provisions for the organization of sport activities in accordance with AU recognized regional groupings. 18. The lack of clear governing instruments resulted in confusion and tension in the way the Games are organized and how they are supposed to be hosted. This has been the prevailing situation before the decision to create the new African Sport Architecture. VI. STEPS TAKEN BY THE AFRICAN UNION IN REVITALIZING SPORTS IN AFRICA 19. The establishment of the AU obviously led to the restructuring of the OAU organs and specialized agencies. The Constitutive Act of the AU clearly calls for the promotion of sustainable development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the integration of African economies. 20. In pursuit of the promotion of sustainable social development, the Commission established the Department of Social Affairs with a Division of Sport and Culture and also institutionalized the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport in 2006 to provide political and professional leadership for the harmonization and coordination of sport policy matters on the continent. It also developed a Sport Policy Framework to serve as overall guide to member States in development of national sport policies and programmes. 21. Given the realization that there was an enlarged sports movement with specialized technical services on the African Continent as well as challenges the SCSA faced in developing and promoting sports in Africa, the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS) had to decide that the SCSA be dissolved and be replaced by a New Architecture of African Sports and the decision was accordingly endorsed by the Executive Council. VII. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AFRICAN SPORTS ARCHITECTURE (ASA) 22. The ASA is designed to ensure that: i. The role of Ministers and Governments in African sports is clearly defined; ii. There are appropriate structures with clear aims and objectives;

12 12 iii. There are clear roles and responsibilities between ANOCA, AASC, other regional sports organizations and the AU and the New Architecture for African Sport; iv. It has clear structures with clear mandates, membership and reporting/ communication lines; v. The Sport Development Zones are empowered and revitalized; vi. Encourage Member States to fund sports development programs as opposed to funding and hosting only sports events. 23. The ASA is a promising opportunity to prove Africa s commitment to sport development and to give due recognition to the central role that governments play in sports. It will also play an important role in providing better coordination and harmonization between the different Sports stakeholders in Africa and International Sports Organizations. Africa has an opportunity to engage the global community and make sport a central theme (a tool)for social integration and development, particularly in addressing the Millennium Development Goals. ASA will also encourage and facilitate sport as a commercial venture.

13 13 PART 2 MEMBERSHIP, MANDATE AND STRUCTURE OF THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE VIII. AFRICANSPORT ARCHITECTURE A. MEMBERSHIP 24. The membership of the African Sport Architecture(ASA) shall comprise of: i. All Member States of the African Union; ii. States granted observer status for the purpose of participating in the All Africa Games and sporting activities in Africa; iii. Members of the African Sport Movement already incorporated in the relevant structures of the ASA. B. OVERALL MANDATE OF THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE 25. The African Sport Architecture will perform the following functions: i. Service the policy development needs of the AU in so far as sports matters are concerned; ii. Promote sport as a fundamental human right to be enjoyed by all; iii. Promote and defend sport development and development through sport; iv. Ensure that Member States fund development of sports directly and indirectly; v. Ensure that Member States develop sports policies, programmes, systems and structures; vi. Facilitate the development of relevant sport structures in Member States and the alignment of national sport policies and strategies to the AU Sport Policy Framework and other continental sport policies to achieve harmonization and coordination of sports development; vii. Facilitate sport development on the African continent in terms of skills development, social interaction, and communication of relevant information onprogrammes in combating HIV and AIDS and anti-doping programmes, as well as to promote person-to-person development programmes; viii. Promote and develop sports with the purpose of the continent benefiting more from the proceeds of sport activities; ix. Promote the All Africa Games and ensure that it becomes a qualifier for the Olympic Games and other international events, and that high profile athletes are attracted to the Games; x. Increase the revenue of the All Africa Games and institute transparent mechanisms regarding the proceeds raised from the marketing and sponsorship of the All Africa Games; xi. Promote cooperation with international sports organizations with a view to solicit sponsorship, funding and training of sportsmen and women; xii. Ensure that ANOCA and AASC play their assigned roles within the new African Sport Architecture.

14 14 C. STRUCTURE OF THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE (ASA) DSA Division of Sport Conference of African Ministers of Sport (CAMS) Bureau Sport Advisory Africa Sport Architecture Secretariat 3 Technical Committees 26. The structure of the African Sport Architecture shall comprise of: i. AU Conference of Ministers of Sports (CAMS); ii. The Bureau of CAMS; iii. The Sports Advisory Board; iv. The three (3) Technical Committees; v. AUC Department of Social Affairs/ Division of Sport vi. The Secretariat for African Sport Architecture IX. THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SPORT (CAMS) A. MEMBERSHIP 27. The Membership of the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport shall be: i. Ministers of Sports from all AU Member States;

15 15 ii. Government experts to render support to their ministers, but shall not participate directly in CAMS deliberations; iii. Observers invited by CAMS including representatives of the African Sport Movement and from relevant regional and international organizations. These representatives shall not participate in deliberations of the CAMS. 28. The CAMS shall be the Supreme Sports Body on the continent with the responsibility to provide political leadership and direction regarding sport in Africa. It shall meet once every two years to allow it to fully consider all relevant business and receive all required reports from relevant structures. However, Extra Ordinary meetings of the Conferenceof Ministers of Sport may be convened in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Statutory Meetings of the African Union. B. FUNCTIONS 29. The CAMS shall: i. Monitor the implementation of the AU Sport Policy Framework for Africa ( ); ii. Harmonize and coordinate sports for development on the African continent; iii. Consider the implementation of policy guidelines on the development and promotion of Sport in Africa; iv. Ensure that the sport agenda for the continent is integrated into relevant programmesin the Department of Social Affairs, and into those of other relevant Departments at the AU Commission; and v. Ratify the composition of the Sport Advisory Board and Technical Committees.

16 16 X. THE BUREAU OF THE AU CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF SPORT A. MEMBERSHIP Current Chair of the CAMS Bureau A B C D E A. AU Region, Northern Africa B. AU Region, Southern Africa C. AU Region, Central Africa D. AU Region, Eastern Africa E. AU Region, Western Africa 30. The Bureau for the CAMS is composed of five(5) Ministers, representing the five (5) AU regions. The Members of the Bureau are elected by the Member States of the different regions during the Sessions of the CAMS. The Chairperson is elected on regional rotation.meetings of the Bureau are called by the Chairperson and are convened in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Statutory meetings of the AU. B. FUNCTIONS i. The Bureau of the CAMS shall:

17 17 ii. iii. iv. Determine the agenda and programmeof work of the AU Conference of Ministers of Sport; Consider documentation for the Conference of Ministers of Sport prepared by the AU Commission; Follow up on the implementation of CAMS decisions. XI. THE SPORT ADVISORY BOARD (SAB) Chair to be Member States from any AU regions in rotational basis A B C D E F A. 2 Rep. AASC B. 2Rep. ANOCA C. Coordinator D. Chairperson of 5 AU Region (Experts) E. Chairpersons of the 3 Technical Committees F. Head of Division of Sport Cost of participation in all meetings of the Sport Advisory Board shall be borne by the respective Governments/Associations/Confederations. A. MEMBERSHIP 31. The Membership of the Sport Advisory Board shall be comprised of : i. Chair from Member State from AU regions on rotational basis;

18 18 ii. Head of Division of Sport, Department of Social Affairs, AUC; iii. Coordinator of the African Sport Architecture Secretariat iv. Two (2) representatives from ANOCA; v. Two (2) Representatives fromaasc; vi. Chairpersons of the five (5) AU Sports Regions,expert level; vii. Chairpersons of the three (3) Technical Committees. B. FUNCTIONS The Sport Advisory Board shall meet biennially and shall: i. Consider different aspects of sports on the continent; ii. Recommend strategic/activity plans for the AU Commission and Regional Economic Communities; iii. Advise the AU Conference of Ministers on emerging issues and other related matters related to sport; iv. Advise the Commission on the implementation of CAMS decisions by Member States; v. Consider recommendations on host country for the All Africa Games for approval by the CAMS; vi. Recommend members of the Technical Committees to the CAMS; XII. TECHNICAL COMMITTEES A. COMPETENCES All Members who shall serve on the Technical Committees shall possess the requisite competence, skills and qualifications from internationally recognized institutions of the respective fields. Cost of participation in all meetings of the Technical Committee shall be borne by the respective Governments/Associations/Confederations. 32. The following shall be the Technical Committees in the new African Sport Architecture (ASA): i. Technical Committee on Sport for Development: Women in Sport Sport for Development and Peace Sport for People with Disabilities/Paralympics Medical and Anti-Doping Sport for all ii. iii. Technical Committee for Finance and Auditing Technical Committee for the All Africa Games and Marketing.

19 19 B. FUNCTIONS 33. The CAMS shall approve individual members of the respective technical committees further to the recommendations of the Sports Advisory Board; 34. The Technical Committees shall report directly to the Sports Advisory Board; 35. The powers and duties of the Technical Committees shall be determined by the Sport Advisory Board; a. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT Chair to be Member States from any AU regions in rotational basis A B C D E F G H I J K A. Rep. ANOCA G. Senior Sport officer : Sport for Development B. Exc. Secretary ARI H. WADA, RegionalDirector C. 2 Rep. of Int. NGO. I.AWISA President D. Chair person CADs J. 1 Member Of UN Peace &Dev t agency E. Rep. AASC K. Chair person ASCOD F. Rep. of RADO s 5 regions

20 20 A. MEMBERSHIP 36. The Technical Committee on Sport for Development shall comprise of the following: i. Chaired by the Chairperson of the CAMS Bureau and co-chaired by a Member of the African Sports Movement on rotational basis; ii. Director of WADA Africa Region; iii. Representative of ANOCA; iv. Representative of AASC v. Representative of RADO s of the five regions; vi. Senior sport officer - Sport for development (Africa Sport Architecture Secretariat); vii. AWISA President viii. One (1) representative of the UN Office of Sport for Development and Peace ix. Chairperson (ASCOD) x. Chairperson (CADs) xi. Executive Secretary (ARI) xii. Two (2)representatives of International NGO s using Sport to promote development. B. FUNCTIONS 37. The Technical Committee on Sport for Development shall carry out the following duties: i. Facilitate training of professionals in Sports medicine and anti-doping; ii. Facilitate training of professionals in sports science and related fields of study; iii. Advocate and promote anti-doping programmes on and off fields of play iv. Conduct education and awareness campaigns on communicable/ transmittable diseases and anti- doping; v. Ensure and monitor inclusivity and equity in sports including promoting the involvement of women and girls, not only as athletes but also as technical officials, administrators and in other sports structures; vi. vii. viii. ix. Design and ensure the implementation of sports awareness and education programmes for women and the girl child; Lobby for local manufacturing of sports equipment; Enhance the development and implementation of sport development programmes for sport for people with Disabilities; Ensure the establishment of structures for People with Disabilities in all Member States in the 5 AU Regions;

21 21 x. Ensure and monitor inclusivity and equity in Sports including promoting the involvement of People with Disabilities in Sport not only as athletes but also as officials, administrators and other forms of involvement; xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. Lobby for the manufacture, provision of and education/ awareness campaign on products required by People with Disabilities; Designprogrammes for sport and development through sport and ensure that these are implemented; Develop sports education and accreditation criteria and systems to be implemented in the 5 Regions; Focus on crisis areas affected by man-made or natural calamities in Africa and to produce strategic plans for the introduction of Sport and Recreation for victims in these areas; and Aim at the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG s) through Sport. b. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR FINANCE AND AUDITING Member State/ One of the Vice Chairperson of the Bureau A B C D E F

22 22 A. MEMBERSHIP A. Vice-President ANOCA B. Secretary General AASC C. 2 Representatives from Sponsors D. 1 Representative from each of the 5 AU Regions E. AUC Finance Officer and Auditing F. One Legal Expert i. Chair to be Member State / One of the Vice Chairperson of the Bureau ii. ANOCA Vice President iii. AASC Secretary General iv. Two (2) representatives from sponsors v. One (10 Representative from each of the five (5) AU Regions vi. One (1) AUCFinance Officer (Finance and auditing). vii. One (1) legal expert from any of the five (5) AU regions B. FUNCTIONS The duties of the Finance and Audit Technical Committee shall include: i. Consideration of financial and audit matters for the ASA, including income from the All Africa Games to be paid to the AU Commission and Sport in Africa Office; ii. iii. iv. Receiving and considering statements and audits from the Sport in Africa Secretariat; Consideration of the Operational and Programmes budgets of the African Sport Architecture Secretariat; Resource mobilization.

23 23 c. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR THE ALL AFRICA GAMES AND MARKETING Chair appointed by AUC and Co chaired by ANOCA and AASC on rotational basis A B C D E F G H I J A. ANOCA Rep. B. AAG Previous Host Director General C. AASC Rep. D. AUC Senior. Sport officer AAG and Marketing E. 5 Tec. Exp., 1 from each of the 5 AU Regions. F. 2 Rep. of Sport Marketing Companies. G. Legal Expert from any of the AU region H. ASA Secretariat Coordinator I. 1 Rep. of Print & Electronic media J. COJA Director General A.MEMBERSHIP 38. The Members of the All Africa Games andmarketingtechnical Committee shall comprise of the following: i. Co-chaired by AUC /ANOCA/AASC on rotational basis; ii. ANOCA Representative;

24 24 iii. iv. AASC Representative; AUC Senior Sports officer- All Africa Games and Marketing; v. Five (5)technical experts from each of the five (5) AU Regions; vi. vii. viii. ix. AAG Host country Director General (COJA); AAG Previous Host Director General; Two(2 ) representatives of the printed and electronic media respectively Legal Expert from any of the AU Region x. ASA Secretariat Coordinator xi. Two (2) representatives of sport marketing companies B. FUNCTIONS 39. The duties of the All Africa Games and Marketing Technical Committee shall include: i. Develop and implement strategies of marketing the new African Sport Architecture and its programmes; ii. Develop a brand for the new African Sport Architecture and implement strategies to market and maintain the brand; iii. iv. Engage sports marketers, sponsors and partners to raise funds for sports; Establish systems and structures for collecting funds from all sports programmes and tournaments held under the new African Sports Architecture; v. Prepare documents for bidding to host the Games vi. vii. viii. ix. Monitor the preparation, organization and hosting of the Games by the local Organizing Committee (COJA); Advise on the production of the Games Protocol Agreement which will be signed by the AU Commissioner for Social Affairs and the Host Country; Ensure that the Games are organized and hosted in accordance with the Games Protocols; Consider the budget and expenditure for the All Africa Games; x. Raise funds through the revenue generated by the Games. xi. Consider and approve the AAG games manuals and the Games General Rules and Regulations.

25 25 xii. Recommend the marketing fee to be paid upfront by the AAG host country. The geographical distribution of the five (5) regions, as formally adopted by the African Union, is as follows: 1.West Africa, Fifteen (15) Member States: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. 2.East Africa, Thirteen (13) Member States: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. 3.Southern Africa, Ten (10) Member States: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.4.Central Africa, Nine (9) Member States:Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Sao Tome & Principe 5.Northern Africa, Six (6) Member States: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Tunisia and Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic. The Regional Sport Structures will be organized at Regional level, according to regional goals for the development of sport in the regions. As indicated above, regions will have the opportunity to be represented in the Sport Advisory Board and the various Technical Committees of the African Sports Architecture.

26 26 STRUCTURE FOR THE DIVISION OF SPORT, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS, AU COMMISSION AND THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE OFFICE SECRETARIAT Commissioner for Social Affairs Director for Social Affairs Division of Sport Head of Division DSA (P5) African Sport Architecture Secretariat (ASA) Coordinator (P5) A 1 A 2 B 1 B 2 B 3 A 1. Snr. Sprt Officer(P3) B 1 Finance Officer(P2) A 2. Sport Officer(P2) B 2. Snr. Sprt officer for Sport for Dev t (P3) B 3. Snr. Sprt officer for AAG & Marketing(P3) XIII. AUC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS/ DIVISION OF SPORT A. MEMBERSHIP 40. The membership of the Division of Sport, Department of Social Affairs, shall comprise of: i. The Commissioner for Social Affairs; ii. The Director for Social Affairs;

27 27 iii. Head of Division of Sport (P5); iv. Senior Sport Officer (P3); v. Sport Officer (P2) B. FUNCTIONS OF DIVISION OF SPORT, DEPT OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS: 41. The duties of the Department of Social Affairs/Division of Sport shall include: i. Determine the agenda and programme of work in consultation with CAMS Chair; ii. Prepare working documents and logistics for the sessions of the Conference of Ministers of Sport, its Bureau and for the Sport Advisory Board; iii. Service meetings of the CAMS, its Bureau and the Sport Advisory Board; iv. Follow up on implementation of policy matters and decisions of the CAMS, Bureau and Sport Advisory Board; v. Prepare MOU s and partnership agreements with partners in sport; vi. Attend to policy matters on sport and develop indicators to guide policy implementation; and vii. Monitor, guide and supervise the Sport in Africa Secretariat XIV. THE AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE SECRETARIAT A. MEMBERSHIP 42. Reporting to and fully responsible to the Department of Social Affairs, Division of Sport, the membership of the Secretariat shall be comprised of: i. Coordinator for the African Sport Architecture Secretariat, who shall be the Chief Executive and Legal Representative of the ASA Secretariat(P5); ii. Senior Sport Officer All Africa Games and Marketing(P3); iii. Senior Sport Officer Sport for Development(P3); iv. Finance Officer Finance and Auditing(P2); B. FUNCTIONS 43. The functions of the African Sport Architecture Secretariat shall be encapsulated by the three Technical Committees that it will serve. In addition it will: i. Ensure that Member States develop sport policies, programmes, systems and structures; ii. Ensure that policies developed by Member States are aligned with the Sport Policy Framework and other continental policies to achieve harmonization and coordination of sports development;

28 28 iii. Oversee the development of sports in Africa in terms of skills development and social interaction; Promote advocacy of important information such as combating the HIV and Aids menace, anti-doping programmes, and person to person development programmes; iv. Promote the participation of women and people with disability in sport and sport related leadership programmes; Initiate and enhance cooperation with international sports organizations with a view to solicit sponsorship, funding and training opportunities; v. Work with ANOCA, AASC and other Sports Confederations as well as sports related NGOs on matters pertaining to development of sport and sport for development in Africa; vi. Ensure that the All Africa Games becomes more competitive to attract the participation of the best athletes on the continent; and vii. Institute transparent mechanisms regarding the proceeds raised from the marketing and sponsorship of the All Africa Games. viii. Initiate and engage negotiations with sports marketers, sponsors and partners to raise funds for the All Africa Games and sports in general. XV. GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS OF THE NEW AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE 44. The New African Sport Architecture shall be governed by the following instruments: i. The Sport Policy Framework for Africa ( ), adopted by the CAMS and AU policy organs; ii. iii. iv. The Code on the Relationship between Governments, National and International Sport Organizations adopted by the CAMS; A Sport Charter to be developed, conforming with relevant provisions of international sports organizations; The HostManual which stipulates the responsibilities of the host country the AAG as well as the responsibilities of participating countries; v. The Chef de Mission Manual which details the responsibilities of leaders of delegations/ teams and their teams; vi. vii. viii. ix. The All African Games Technical Rules Manual which provides details of the rules and overall technical guidance of the Games; The Media Manual and Plan containing responsibilities of the media, the host country, participating countries and all concerned; The Protocol Manual Plan providing details on the Protocol to be implemented during the Games; and Any relevant international sport agreement.

29 29 PART 3 CONSIDERATION OF REVENUE GENERATION TO SUPPORT THE NEW AFRICAN SPORTS ARCHITECTURE XVI. REVENUE GENERATIONPROPOSALS TO SUPPORT THE NEW AFRICAN SPORTS ARCHITECTURE (See ANNEX 1 and 2) 45. The New African Sports Architecture shall make sport activities attractive and financially sustainable in Africa. It will raise funds for its operations through the following activities: i. Annual subscriptions by Member States to the African Sport Architecture Secretariat; ii. iii. iv. Subscriptions by members of any sports organization from Member States; Sponsorship by donors/ international cooperating partners; Marketing of the All Africa games through COJA; v. Revenue from all TV, Radio, Internet and other media rights; and vi. Agreed percentage of proceeds from revenue of the All Africa Games collected by host country. XVII. PROJECTED REVENUE GENERATION TO SUPPORT THE NEW AFRICAN SPORT ARCHITECTURE 46. The All Africa Games are held every four years and has the potential to raise more than $10,000, with proper forward planning and identification of a professional Games marketer. For example, the last host of the 10 th Mozambique only had 2 years in which to prepare to host the Games following the sudden withdraw of the previous host country, but managed to pay upfront a marketing fee of $1,000, If Mozambique had 4 years or more to prepare, it would have paid more. Further in view of the collaboration between the AUC,ANOCA and AASC, this will serve 3 purposes: o o o Make the AAG a qualifier for the Olympic Games; Attract top African athletes who set their eyes on the Olympic Games and thereby improve the quality and competiveness of athletes; Improve the revenue, sponsorship and marketing of the Games to sustain the operational and programme budgets of the New African Sport Architecture and its Secretariat.

30 30 In the New African Sport Architecture measures will be made to ensure that Member States fulfill their obligation of pay their contribution as a pre-condition for participation in the AAG, Measures will also be put in place to institute transparent and accountability mechanism regarding the revenue raised from the AAG. Due to poor response of Member States contribution to SCSA in 2010 financial year, records show that SCSA was able to raise approximately $600, from Annual subscriptions by Member States and other partners. The projected revenue from the future editions of the All Africa Games are earmarked to meet the following outputs: Compliment to sustain the projected regular/operational and programe budgets for the new African Sport Architecture(ASA) Secretariat which is projected at $1,000, per annum, whose total for four years would be $4,000,000.00; The projected balance of $6, of the revenue from the All Africa Games could be channeled to contribute towards the initiative of exploring alternative sources of funding for the African Union in the effort to shift away from the traditional arrangement of having the Big Five covering the expenses of the Union. PART 4 TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPREME COUNCIL FOR SPORT IN AFRICA SECRETARIAT GENERAL XVIII. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS RELEVANT TO THE DISSOLUTION OF SCSA 47. The SCSA and the AUC agreed to the full implementation of the Decision of the Executive Council EX/CL 543 (XVI) adopted at the Sixteenth Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in January 2010 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the dissolution of the SCSA. 48. Subsequently, the SCSA Secretariat General through its Report, dated July 2010, to the African Union Commission on the Implementation of the Resolution related to the Dissolution of the SCSA and the Preparation for the 10 th All Africa Games, reaffirmed its commitment to implement the decision on dissolution by the AU Executive Council. 49. Whilst the SCSA is statutorily responsible for dissolving itself through the provisions of its Constitution,the AU Policy Organs mandated the AU Commission to assist in the process, which would entail monitoring and supervisory activitiesduring the transitional period to ensure that the timeline for final dissolution of four (4) months after the 10 th All Africa Games be respected and adhered to strictly In this regard, the SCSA is specifically required to: i. Prepare for its winding down four (4) months after the 2011 All Africa Games; ii. Start reducing its staff members, particularly non essentialsupport staff;

31 31 iii. Recast its budget to reflect the dissolution process including payment of separation packages for staff; iv. Implement the austerity measures recommended by the AUC and approved by the SCSA Executive Committee; v. Cooperate with the AUC in implementing what has been recommended in the document with the title A Critical Path for Attaining the Dissolution of SCSA by 31 st December The First meeting of the Bureau of the Third Session of the African Union Conference of Ministers of Sport (CAMS 3) of 12 May 2010, Abuja, Nigeria, made recommendations which were to be implemented by the SCSA. The recommendations were also adopted by the meeting of the SCSA Executive Committee, the same day. It was agreed that an Administrator from the AU Commission be appointed to: i. Co- sign authority for all operational expenses of the SCSA alongside the SCSA Secretary General; ii. Open a separate bank account for SCSA into which earmarked funds shall be paid for the liquidation of liabilities. This account was to be co-signed by an accountant of the AU Commission. The deposit from the Republic of Mozambique for hosting the 2011 All Africa Games should have been deposited into this account; iii. Report directly to both CAMS 3 Chairperson and the AU Commission on all income and expenditure of SCSA for the period 1 June 2010 to 31 December 2011; 52. It is however noted that the SCSA General Secretariat has not cooperated with the AUC to effect the transitional measures especially those relating to austerity measures leading up to its dissolution. XIX. CURRENT FINANCE AND BUDGET OF THE SCSA 53. The 2010 Financial report of the SCSA indicated that it had a budget of USD 588, and spent USD 482, The 2011 budget projected an income of USD1,600,000 and an expenditure of USD 838, It is also important to note that the budget presented at the 42 nd Ordinary Session of the SCSA Executive Committee held in Maputo, Mozambique, April 2011, by the SCSA General Secretariat, did notreflect that the SCSA is expecting to or is planning to dissolve itself. The budget indicated that it will be financed by the USD1 Million already received from Mozambique and other income amounting to $USD , assumingly from annual subscriptions from Member States. On the whole, the budgeted expenditure for 2011 indicated higher amounts for nearly all expenditure items compared to previous years. 55. The fact that 2011 SCSA budget is higher than the previous ones, is a cause for concern in view of the fact that the organization is supposed to wind down by the end of The budget also does not provide for payment of severance packages for personnel, for arrears to personnel out of service and other creditors. It is clearly envisage that in December 2011, the SCSA General Secretariat will stop functioning and yet its budget does not reflect this reality.

32 Consequently the Commission had to write to the Government of Mozambique which is hosting the All African Games to freeze its deposit of USD 1 million for the marketing of the 10 th All Africa Games and to deny the SCSA General Secretariat access to any withdrawal from that account. XX. ADMINSTRATIVE ISSUES 57. Following discussions and examination of the contracts of the SCSA Secretariat General, and the SCSA Scheme of Service, the following observations were mad e: (i) There are currently nineteen (19) employees on post within the SCSA Secretariat General, including the Secretary General, out of twenty-five (25). (ii) All staff with contracts specifying their conditions of service have open ended contracts. According to their contracts the duration is indeterminate and renewable by tacit agreement. However, Article 16 of the SCSA Scheme of Service provides in relevant part that: The special service contract mentioned in Article 15 above shall be signed for a period of three years renewable. And Article 19 further provides that: If the authorities decide to renew the contract of an officer, they shall inform the latter six months before the contract expires The said officer s contract shall be deemed to have been tacitly renewed whenever the present provisions have not been applied. The above provision clearly indicates that special service contracts should be on a fixed term basis though they can be tacitly renewed. There is therefore a discrepancy between the contracts and the SCSA Scheme of Service in this regard. (iii) The notice period is provided for in the SCSA Personnel Scheme of Service. Article 62 of the SCSA Personnel Scheme of Service stipulates the following: Dismissal of an employee for any reason other than gross misdemeanour shall be subject to notice the duration of which will vary between one (1) and three (3) months. The article also does not specify what period of notice applies to which category of employees. The elected officials of SCSA, namely the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary General and Commissions were appointed in April 2005 for a four year term; consequently their terms of office expired in April The study team was informed that new elections had not been conducted due to the recommendation of the SCSA General Assembly that it should not convene during the transitional period before dissolution as agreed by the Sessions of the SCSA Extraordinary General Assembly and CAMS3, Abuja, Nigeria, October In the light of the above, therefore, the transition process has started.